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$910,989

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2 ba

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2,352

sq ft

490 Merrimac St Unit R, Newburyport, MA 01950

About this home

490 Merrimac St Unit R is a 2,352 square foot house on a 0.93 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newburyport data, we estimate the home's value is $910,989.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

0.93 acresLot Size

$387Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$910,989

$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.7% lower than the average sale price ($956K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 29, 2026
$955,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
337 High St, Newburyport, MA 01950
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,030,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,485 sq ft
16 Dawes St, Newburyport, MA 01950
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$500,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,503 sq ft
35 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,050,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,244 sq ft
61 Spofford St, Newburyport, MA 01950
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$1,100,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,892 sq ft
468 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,992 sq ft
20 Hoyts Ln, Newburyport, MA 01950

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Market trends in 01950, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$937K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 490 Merrimac St Unit R

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,015 (+8.4%)

$335,300 + $411,000

$746,300

2022

$7,392 (−0.2%)

$280,500 + $335,000

$615,500

2021

$7,406 (+1.9%)

$255,700 + $330,200

$585,900

2020

$7,267 (+0.8%)

$255,700 + $310,300

$566,000

2019

$7,207 (+3.0%)

$255,700 + $295,300

$551,000

2018

$6,999 (+3.1%)

$243,900 + $283,900

$527,800

2017

$6,791 (+1.4%)

$232,300 + $272,600

$504,900

2016

$6,699 (+5.8%)

$221,200 + $279,100

$500,300

2015

$6,332 (+4.8%)

$221,200 + $253,500

$474,700

2014

$6,041 (+6.1%)

$201,000 + $225,600

$426,600

2013

$5,694 (+3.6%)

$211,200 + $216,300

$427,500

2012

$5,494 (+1.8%)

$211,200 + $218,000

$429,200

2011

$5,398

$217,600 + $229,600

$447,200

2010

$5,398 (+18.9%)

$217,600 + $229,600

$447,200

2009

$4,539

$245,300 + $170,000

$415,300

Tax history for 490 Merrimac St Unit R

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,015 (+8.4%)

$335,300 + $411,000

$746,300

2022

$7,392 (−0.2%)

$280,500 + $335,000

$615,500

2021

$7,406 (+1.9%)

$255,700 + $330,200

$585,900

2020

$7,267 (+0.8%)

$255,700 + $310,300

$566,000

2019

$7,207 (+3.0%)

$255,700 + $295,300

$551,000

2018

$6,999 (+3.1%)

$243,900 + $283,900

$527,800

2017

$6,791 (+1.4%)

$232,300 + $272,600

$504,900

2016

$6,699 (+5.8%)

$221,200 + $279,100

$500,300

2015

$6,332 (+4.8%)

$221,200 + $253,500

$474,700

2014

$6,041 (+6.1%)

$201,000 + $225,600

$426,600

2013

$5,694 (+3.6%)

$211,200 + $216,300

$427,500

2012

$5,494 (+1.8%)

$211,200 + $218,000

$429,200

2011

$5,398

$217,600 + $229,600

$447,200

2010

$5,398 (+18.9%)

$217,600 + $229,600

$447,200

2009

$4,539

$245,300 + $170,000

$415,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

Residential One District

The single-family district is composed of all those areas so designated on the official zoning map and, like the uses, uses which would detract from the desired residential character, and uses which would otherwise interfere with the intent of this ordinance are prohibited.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Post office
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,352
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,180
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,511
Municipality Name: NEWBURYPORT
Acres: 0.93
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,352
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2088978

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2025

Around this home

Schools

Francis T Bresnahan Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi

6/10

Rupert A Nock Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Newburyport High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Newburyport, MA • 01950

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9.1 hrs

4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$866,000 – $1.05M

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Home values near 490 Merrimac St Unit R

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
496 Merrimac Street #A, Newburyport, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$695,208
479 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1433 Sq. Ft.	$859,682

Address	Redfin Estimate
494 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$681,868
481 Merrimac Street #1, Newburyport, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1112 Sq. Ft.	$557,316

Address	Redfin Estimate
490 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,612
485 Merrimac Street #1, Newburyport, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 993 Sq. Ft.	$427,519

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